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HRCA 1183: Concepts for Practice
Effective date
September 2023
Department
Health Care Assistant
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop a theoretical framework for practice. Students will be introduced to the philosophical values and theoretical understandings that provide a foundation for competent practice as a Health Care Assistant. The course focuses on concepts of caring and person-centred care; basic human needs and human development; family, culture and diversity as they relate to health and healing. Students will also be introduced to a problem-solving model that will be critical to their practice.
Credits
3.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe how person-centred care recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual.
- Discuss basic human needs and common characteristics of human development as these concepts relate to person-centred care.
- Discuss the role of family, diversity and life experience in aging, health and healing.
- Use an informed problem-solving approach to provide care and service.
- Contribute to the safety and protection of self and others within a variety of work environments.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 70
Total Hours: 70
Total Hours: 70
Instructional Strategies
Lecture
Variety of group activities
Online activities
Variety of group activities
Online activities
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (64%) and Satisfactory on journal assignment
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Assignment and/or graded activities. |
|
Exam |
25 |
Multiple choice exam |
|
Exam |
25 |
Multiple choice exam |
|
Exam |
30 |
Final exam |
Course topics
- Characteristics of Caring and Person-Centred Practice.
- Basic Human Needs.
- Human Development.
- Family in Health and Healing
- Diversity.
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving.
- Protection and Safety in Health and Healing.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.